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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.63, 1,368.19 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.63, 1,368.19 and 364.28 is: 546.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.63 : 1,368.19 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.63/1,368.19 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.63x = 1,368.19 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.63x = 498,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,406.76/912.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.12

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